User inserts catheter. He holds the package. Illustration: Lars ‘Geson’ Andersson
Intermittent Self Catheterization (ISC) involves regularly draining the urinary bladder with a disposable catheter.
Technique:
The user soaks the catheter in water for about 30 seconds in its own package, then he connects the catheter to a urine bag. To avoid touching the catheter he opens the catheter package with his teeth on the other side as well and pulls back the package so that the catheter tip comes out. The catheter package serves as protection and he can insert the catheter without touching it.
Catheter model: LoFric from Wellspect Healthcare
Users comments
Not having to touch the catheter improves hygiene during intermittent catheterization.
Made by
Wellspect, wellspect.us (catheter), last checked June 2020.
Paid for by
County council
Whose idea
Friend of user
User connects the catheter and the urine bag. Illustration: Lars ‘Geson’ Andersson
Catheter is soaked
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